NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON: ZURBARÁN

2 May ‒ 23 August 2026

Sainsbury Wing

See the first major UK exhibition of Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán.

A rare chance to spend time with Zurbarán's paintings in the peaceful rooms of the National Gallery.

Move between intimate still lifes and soaring altarpieces in hushed galleries. Strong light and deep shadow reveal the details of faces, figures, fruits and fabrics.

From the rind of a lemon to the gaze of a saint, Zurbarán shows the intense in the ordinary. His work unites stillness, focus and faith.

The exhibition brings together works from major collections across Europe and the United States, tracing Zurbarán’s career from large religious commissions to paintings made for private devotion.

Zurbarán is showing at the National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing between 2 May and 23 August 2026. Tickets are required.

The exhibition is organised by the National Gallery, London, Musée du Louvre, Paris and the Art Institute of Chicago.